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Mt. Kongo Fire-walking Sadhana

Praying for happiness

At Mt. Kongo Zuihoji Temple in Furumine, the "Fire-Walking Sadhana Festival" is held on the last Sunday on May, for burning away afflictions, warding off bad luck, and praying for family safety. The ceremony begins with the sound of a shugenja (mountain ascetic) blowing a trumpet shell, followed by the performance of the axe, bow, and sword, and then the flames of the goma are extinguished.

 

While sutra chanting echoes, shugenjas and participants walk barefoot on the path, praying for protection from bad luck, safety in the home, and the fulfillment of various wishes.

 

After the ceremony, shugenjas would share tributes (like deserts, sake) with people, which means sharing happiness with each others.

 
Access Information
自東武日光線新鹿沼站或JR鹿沼站搭乘古峰原線巴士約50分在「金剛山」下車即達
Take Kobugahara Line Bus at Tobu Shin-Kamuna or JR Kamuma Station and get off at "Kongozan".
Phone number
0289-74-2401
Contact
0289-74-2401
Charges
5000円〜